WILLIAM S COVERT SCHOOL
279 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
William S. Covert School is a public elementary school located in South Hempstead, New York, serving students from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the Rockville Centre Union Free School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of lifelong learners. The school benefits from its position within a close-knit community, where it prioritizes strong partnerships between faculty, students, and parents to help every child reach their full potential.
Beyond its core curriculum, William S. Covert School offers a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to support the "whole child," including focus areas in the arts, social-emotional learning, and technology integration. The school’s mission is centered on creating a vibrant, student-centered atmosphere where diversity is respected and students are encouraged to become active, responsible members of their community. By maintaining high educational standards and promoting a collaborative school culture, Covert School remains a pillar of the Rockville Centre educational system.
Beyond its core curriculum, William S. Covert School offers a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to support the "whole child," including focus areas in the arts, social-emotional learning, and technology integration. The school’s mission is centered on creating a vibrant, student-centered atmosphere where diversity is respected and students are encouraged to become active, responsible members of their community. By maintaining high educational standards and promoting a collaborative school culture, Covert School remains a pillar of the Rockville Centre educational system.
279
Total Students
32.6
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 168 |
| Hispanic | 67 |
| Black | 17 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 19 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White168 (60.2 %)
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Hispanic67 (24.0 %)
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Two or More19 (6.8 %)
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Black17 (6.1 %)
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Asian7 (2.5 %)
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American Indian1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (516)255-8916 |
| Website: | http://www.rvcschools.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 279 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 32.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 58 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 6 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
40
Grade 1
47
Grade 2
45
Grade 3
45
Grade 4
46
Grade 5
50
Ungraded
6
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 40 |
| Grade 1 | 47 |
| Grade 2 | 45 |
| Grade 3 | 45 |
| Grade 4 | 46 |
| Grade 5 | 50 |
| Ungraded | 6 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 129 | 46.2% |
| Male | 150 | 53.8% |
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